Competition & Tournaments
Competition is not just about beating an opponent; it is about allowing participants to display and improve their skills in a safe environment. With ATA, tournaments are one of the most dynamic and fun aspects of Songahm Taekwondo.
For 50 years, ATA has offered a fun and control tournament environment. ATA hosted tournaments are exclusive to ATA members and are organized for maximum participation. These tournaments provide participants with the chance to compete against competitors of their own age and rank ensure a fair and equal competition. Most importantly, competing in a tournament is about much more than just a trophy. It provides students with an opportunity to make new friends, learn to overcome nerves, and enhance their skills and technique. Whether or not they win, participating in organized competition is a key component to learning and growing in martial arts.
ATA headquarters hosts an International World Championship in the summer, and National tournaments in the Spring and Fall.
In addition to these annual tournaments, there are many local tournaments throughout the competition year.
For 50 years, ATA has offered a fun and control tournament environment. ATA hosted tournaments are exclusive to ATA members and are organized for maximum participation. These tournaments provide participants with the chance to compete against competitors of their own age and rank ensure a fair and equal competition. Most importantly, competing in a tournament is about much more than just a trophy. It provides students with an opportunity to make new friends, learn to overcome nerves, and enhance their skills and technique. Whether or not they win, participating in organized competition is a key component to learning and growing in martial arts.
ATA headquarters hosts an International World Championship in the summer, and National tournaments in the Spring and Fall.
In addition to these annual tournaments, there are many local tournaments throughout the competition year.
Tournament update
- NEW! Virtual 2020 Tournament League - Season 1
- 9 tournaments available starting September 26th through November 21st
- Traditional Forms & Weapons, Creative Forms & Weapons, & Xtreme Forms & Weapons are available.
- Recreational, Championship, Special Abilities, & Tiger divisions
- Competitors will be divided by belt ranks & ages they will be on December 31, 2020
- Points will be awarded for "State Champ" & "Top Ten"
- Top Ten finals will compete in the finals on December 5th
- District Champ & World Champ titles for the 2019-2020 season will take place in 2021. Competitors will compete with their rank and age (as of 12/31/19) from that season. A student that received their black belt may still compete as a color belt for the 2020 District Champ Title.
- The 2020- 2021 Tournament season has been canceled. No titles will be awarded for the year 2021
- The 2021-2022 Tournament season has been modified to a full 16 month season starting January 1, 2021 to April 31, 2022. Competitors will compete with their new rank & age they will be on 12/31/2021.
Tournament Schedule
- National Tournament in Las Vegas - March 31st through April 3rd, 2021
- points go toward 2021-2022 season
- Competition with new rank & age as of 12/31/2021
- District Championships - June 11 & 12, 2021 in Lancaster, PA
- based on the 2019-2020 season's rank & age as of 12/31/2019
- World Championships - July 27 to August 1st, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona
- Tournament of Champions will be based on 2019-2020 season (age & rank)
- AAA Tournament points will go toward 2021-2022 season
- 2021 National Tournament - October 20 to 24, 2021 in Little Rock, AR
| Tournament Liability Waiver |
2019 World Champions
Congratulations on winning the Gold Medal and Title of World Champion:
- Sr Master Kaminski - Traditional Weapons, Creative Weapons, Xtreme Weapons, Team ATA-USA Varsity & Elite Combat
- Mrs. Krista Kaminski - Team ATA-USA Elite Combat, Traditional Weapons, & Creative Forms
- Nathaniel Lowry - Traditional Weapons & Combat
- Isabella McNutt - Combat
- Jack Leicht - Sparring
- Mario Tedeschi - Combat
